Definitions by larstait

comprise

To enclose; constitute; compose

The atmosphere of morosity comprised the entire room.

comprise by Larstait November 14, 2003

emasculate 

Castrate, expurgate, to render effiminent. To remove the (male) genitals from.

He was mentally emasculated by the harsh tone in her voice.

emasculate by Larstait November 14, 2003

equivocate 

To use ambiguous expressions to misleed to quibble.

The lawyer efficiently equivocated fluently and eschewed the question.

equivocate by Larstait November 14, 2003

quibble 

Unfair and plain evasion of the truth by use of ambiguous terms.

He quibbled along and eventually enraged the inquirers.

quibble by Larstait November 14, 2003

prostrate 

Lying flat on the back.

The prostrate man was trampled by the herd of wild boar.

prostrate by Larstait November 14, 2003

proselyte 

To convert (usually to Jewish)

The newly proselyted, bright young cadet was eager to participate in battle.

proselyte by Larstait November 14, 2003

scruple 

Doubt, hesitation.

He handled his scruples to his own avail.

scruple by Larstait November 14, 2003